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Elon Musk charged with securities fraud

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018
Elon Musk's tweets about taking Tesla private have seen him charged with securities fraud by the US regulator. The Securities and Exchange Commission is also seeking court approval to stop Musk from serving as an officer or a director of a public company. ...

ASIC outlines code monitoring expectations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2018
The corporate regulator released guidance on the new code of ethics compliance schemes for financial advisers. The new Regulatory Guide 269 outlines the process and criteria ASIC will use in determining whether to approve a compliance scheme, as well ...

FinTech Australia hunts new chief executive

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 25 SEP 2018
FinTech Australia is on the hunt for a new chief executive, just four months after filling the role with a former Uber executive. Brad Kitschke has resigned as chief executive of FinTech Australia, citing health reasons. His departure leaves the industry ...

Industry body names first chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 24 SEP 2018
The RegTech Association has appointed its first chief executive and added two new directors to its board. The RegTech Association has promoted general manager Deborah Young to the newly created role of chief executive. Young has served as general manager ...

Retirement living advice is an opportunity: Challenger Financial Standard Technical Services Forum

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018
On the back of the aged care Royal Commission recently announced, financial advisers should delve deeper into the retirement living conversation with clients, according to a technical services expert. Speaking at yesterday's Challenger Financial ...

Sargon Capital acquires Decimal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018
In its second major acquisition this month, Sargon Capital will acquire 100% of financial advice technology provider Decimal. Under a court-approved scheme of arrangement, Sargon will purchase 100% of Decimal's issued shares for 1.41 cents per share ...

Specialist insurer updates definitions

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2018
A specialist insurance firm has updated its definitions and expanded product benefits for members. PPS Mutual has enhanced its Professionals Choice product range. Across all existing and new policies, the 12-month terminal illness definition within ...

Easton buys SMSF service provider

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2018
Easton Investments has acquired a company which authorises accountants to provide SMSF advice services. The SMSF Expert has a limited AFSL and runs a subscription-based model, providing dealer services including compliance, training, technical support ...

LIC invests in crypto platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2018
A listed investment company has secured a 25% stake in a cryptocurrency issuance platform. First Growth Funds (FGF) invested US$285,000 in FutureICO, an initial coin offering platform that helps companies to issue tokens and digital currency. As part ...

TCorp restructure rolls on

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 18 SEP 2018
New South Wales public sector investment manager TCorp is welcoming two senior appointments. Joining the $94 billion manager's investment team is Adrian Trollor. Beginning in November, Trollor enters the newly-created role of head of partner selection ...